For example, a biogeochemical model can be used to show that dumping iron in the oceans will have no effect on atmospheric CO2, as any increase in
algal growth will be accompanied by increases in remineralization of
algal biomass in the water column.
«It is clear,» the EBI scientists conclude, «that
algal oil production will be neither quick nor plentiful — 10 years is a reasonable projection
for the R, D & D (research, development and demonstration) to allow a conclusion about the ability to achieve, at least
for specific locations, relatively low - cost
algal biomass and oil production.»